The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

by SW

Two of my favorite quotes from The Last Lecture are "Brick walls are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something." and "We cannot change the cards that we are dealt, just how we play the hand". These quotes as well as the main message from The Last Lecture have changes the way I live my life. From reading this book, I've come to realize that there's nothing more to life than living life to the fullest, taking the risks to go for what you want in life, and appreciating what you have, no matter how small it is. Before reading the book, I was very bitter about what was going on in my life but after, I've had the revelation that no matter how many trials and tribulations we go through in life, there are reasons for why things are they way they are. These hard times are there to teach us and even though they seem difficult at the time, there is always some good that comes out of it and that is what should be appreciated. I live my life with more grace, honesty, and humility after reading The Last Lecture. I highly recommend everyone to read this because it's amazing how much heart was put into writing it as well as I believe it will change how you live your life as it has done mine.